The Republic of South Africa is the only country among UN combatants that only sent the Air Force. After announcing support for the UN’s military aid resolution on July 1st, 1950, South Africa dispatched the 2nd Fighter Squadron to Korea in November of the same year. After landing in Korea, the 2nd Fighter Squadron was assigned to the 18th U.S. Fighter Wing and received F-51 fighters from the United States. The South African Air Force provided close air support and interdiction bombing at the bases in Japan and Korea. South Africa carried out 12,405 sorties during the war while executing operations in the front lines of Osan, Hoengseong, Yeouido, and Pyongyang until the signing of the armistice agreement. Republic of South Africa After the Second World War, Greece suffered internal difficulties because of its civil war with the Communist Party. When the Korean War broke out, Greece expressed its will to participate and sent troops to Korea. The Greek Army had rich combat experience from the civil war and was moved immediately to the UN Forces Camp in Gimhae upon arrival in Korea. After adapting to the local conditions, the Greek Army was assigned to the 1st U.S. Cavalry Division in January 1951. The Greek Army was acknowledged for its excellence in combat through the Battle of Hill 381 in Icheon, Battle of Hill 313 in Yeoncheon, and Battle of Bukjeongnyeong. Greece _ Arrived in Korea on December 1, 1950 _ Arrived in Korea on November 12, 1950 이것이 전쟁이다! Appendix l 191
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